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Autism Services
Paula Teacher & Associates, Inc. specializes in a range of services and a variety of treatment modalities, including discrete trial training and activity-based learning, to support children and families living with autism spectrum disorders. All plans are individualized, taking into consideration family, sensory, environmental, cultural, and personal factors, which influence behavioral, social, and emotional growth.
We also conduct an Extended School Year (ESY) program each summer in Latrobe, PA, addressing current IEP goals in community settings. Our focus is on keeping academic activity functional and age-appropriate. Contact Director of Autism Services, Paula Teacher, for more information.
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Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services
Paula Teacher & Associates, Inc. is a licensed Type 50 mental retardation provider. We design intensive, non-aversive, individualized treatment plans for children ages 2-21 in school, home, and community settings. These services must be prescribed by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist and agreed upon by the treatment team as being medically necessary. For more information contact: BHRS Program Coordinator Robbie Bush.
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Rare Disorders
Paula Teacher & Associates, Inc. has experience designing and implementing individualized programs for people with: Tuberous Sclerosis, Angelman?s Syndrome, Rett?s Disorder, Lennox - Gestaut Syndrome, and other rare genetic disorders. Contact Behavior Specialist Consultant Alesia Keller for more information.
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Habilitation Services
Our habilitation specialists and aides support individuals of all ages, with physical or developmental disabilities and mental illnesses, in home and community settings. Assistance with activities of daily living is provided in a professional and caring manner. We specialize in increasing social and community integration skills. Client convenience is a top priority in scheduling hours. Contact Diana Hubsch to discuss the needs of your family member or client.
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Speech Therapy and Adaptive Technologies
Paula Teacher & Associates, Inc. provides traditional speech services along with non-traditional computer access and programming. Augmentative communication device evaluation, programming, and teaching are available using: Macaw, Optimist, Dynavox, Dynamyte, Portable Impact Tablet, and many others. PECS development and training, and communication board design services are also available. We offer sign language communication and training. Feeding and swallowing therapies are also available. Check out our new article on the Madentec website! Contact Karen Boros, speech pathologist, for more information regarding services.
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